sonobuoy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swenh₂- Proto-Indo-European *swónh₂os Latin sonus English sono- English buoy English sonobuoy From sono- + buoy.
Meanings
- A buoy that sends a radio signal when it detects the sound of underwater objects (such as submarines).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sonobuoys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |